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SONS OF APOLLO The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts May 19, 2018 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc It was the perfect storm in terms of musicianship. When certain ingredients are mixed together it can make for a wonderful thing. In 2017, the super group, Sons of Apollo was formed out of some of the best of the best musicians of this time. Sons of Apollo is comprised of Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), Derek Sherinian (keyboards) and Mike Portnoy on drums. Depending up on which one of these guys might be your favorite, there is no disputing that with anyRead More →

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RICK SPRINGFIELD Twin River Casino Event Center Lincoln, Rhode Island May 12, 2018 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc When it comes to 80’s rock / pop culture icons, the name Rick Springfield is probably one of the top names that will ring true to that meaning. Rick Springfield has had numerous 80’s popular rock hits, including “Jesse’s Girl”, of course. Rick has a many attributes to go along with his music career that spans nearly fifty years in the entertainment business. Rick is a jack of all trades when it comes to being a star. In addition to his music career, he has aRead More →

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STEEL PANTHER Webster Theater Hartford, Connecticut April 29, 2018 These days it hasn’t been to often I have seen the Webster packed to the gills and when I pulled up to the venue before the doors opened and saw a line stretching around the building I knew it was gonna a great evening and a packed house. I was smart enough to buy my son and I meet n’ greets with Steel Panther and that included early entry into the Webster, at least he was going to have the rail for his first full length Steel Panther show. Opening for the Mighty Panther that nightRead More →

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THE DARKNESS Royale Theater Boston MA April 22, 2018 The British were coming to Boston once again, and the Royale couldn’t have been a better place for this to happen. As I pulled up to the front of the theater, the line stretched down the block. It was going to be a crowded venue tonite and I couldn’t have been happier. First up on the bill for the evening was a band from Nashville, Diarrhea Planet. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from these guys, I didn’t do my homework on them before the show. I wish I had.These guys were great! Full ofRead More →

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DAUGHTRY Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut April 6, 2018 It all started back in Season 5 of a small television show called American Idol. A young man from North Carolina went onto a stage in front of the whole world and sung his heart out, unfortunately he did not win the whole shebang, but… Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry, has become the 3rd most successful artist from that show and on a Friday night in Uncasville, Connecticut at a The Mohegan Sun Arena he brought his friends and band mates and caused an audience of mostly women to experience a fluttering heart. Opening forRead More →

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MO LOWDA AND THE HUMBLE The Middle East Upstairs Cambridge MA April 5, 2018 It had been awhile since I have covered a show up in the Boston area, on April 5th that changed when I went to the Middle East Upstairs to catch an up and coming band out of Philadelphia, Mo Lowda and the Humble. What better way to spend a 50th birthday than with a couple hundred strangers packed in a dark venue, covering a show. Did I mention it was dark? Mo Lowda and The Humble is a three piece alternative rock outfit from Philadelphia, currently touring in support of theirRead More →

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JUDAS PRIEST ROCKS NEW ENGLAND Firepower Tour 2018 | Taking Over Metal Fans With Two Back to Back Sold Out Shows Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut | March 22, 2018 The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts | March 23, 2018 Double Bonus Show Photos Photos & Review by Dan Wenc Backed up by the amazing musicians who make up Judas Priest, Rob Halford took control of metal fans of New England, in two back to back, sold out shows. Between two New England area shows, metal fans came from all over the Northeast to watch this legendary band perform. Judas Priest was alive and wellRead More →

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SAXON Judas Priest Firepower Tour Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut March 22, 2018 Saxon took the second spot opening for Judas Priest on the Firepower Tour at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.  Saxon has been making metal since 1977 and have been known as one of Europe’s most popular metal acts of the 80’s era. Saxon is one of those bands to help lay the foundation of heavy metal and has been an influence to many other bands and musicians to form out of the 80’s heavy metal genre. Since 1978, Saxon has put out twenty-one albums, with their latest release of ThunderboltRead More →

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Judas Priest Fire Power Tour 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut March 22, 2018 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc The Black Star Riders kicked off a night of great music at the Mohegan Sun Casino Arena, setting the night for Saxon and Judas Priest on the Firepower Tour. Black Star Riders kicked started the night off with “All Hell Breaks Loose”, followed up with the Thin Lizzy classic “Jailbreak.”  Black Star Riders formed in 2012, featuring Ricky Warwick on lead vocals and guitar, Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy) guitar, Damon Johnson (guitar), Robbie Crane (bass) and Chad Szeliga on drums.  Black StarRead More →

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JUDAS PRIEST SCORE HIGHEST U.S. CHART DEBUT OF THEIR CAREER WITH ‘FIREPOWER’ March 21, 2018 Next year will mark 50 years since Judas Priest’s formation, and incredibly, they are more popular than ever. Case in point, the announcement that their 18th studio album, ‘Firepower,’ has debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 Chart – their highest chart placement ever in the States (yes, that includes such all-time classics as ‘British Steel,’ ‘Screaming for Vengeance,’ ‘Painkiller,’ etc.). And Priest’s members are just as excited as the fans – “This is incredible news, that our band Judas Priest – of nearly fifty years standing, can stay popularRead More →